geedubelyer Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 That's some tremendous progress Andy. The cockpit looks superb, nice and busy. What makes you think she'll be the ugly sister? The actual looks of the airframe or the look of the kit? I'm very eager to see that lovely cammo scheme going on. Looking forward to more progress in due course. Cheers. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I see what you mean about the Vokes filter spoiling the fine flowing lines of the Spit Andy, but I always think it makes planes seem more pugnacious, like a tough guy sticking out his chin and saying "Ok, have a go then if you think you're hard enough!!" Max monthebiff and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Looks great, it's nice when it all starts to come together and starts looking like an airframe. Cheers Dennis Edited March 5, 2016 by dennismcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 That's some tremendous progress Andy. The cockpit looks superb, nice and busy. What makes you think she'll be the ugly sister? The actual looks of the airframe or the look of the kit? I'm very eager to see that lovely cammo scheme going on. Looking forward to more progress in due course. Cheers. The kit is great Guy, the trop Spit is kind of ugly but good looking at the same time.......if that make's sense? One thing I have noticed while handling the Hobby Boss airframe as it has gone together is the plastic seems very thin and flimsy....... Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Definitely agree Max, that's probably why I have the Fly Mk II Hurricane Trop on pre- order as well........Feel a Hurri fest coming on after this group build Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 From what I understand HB have got the armored screen wrong going for an external armoured screen instead of internal........my question is apart from the HpH update set which I have managed to track down, does anyone have any ideas on modifying the kit part and not spending a fortune or any other clevr ideas........any help on this one would bee gratefully appreciated. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looks good so far Andy. As for the windscreen, I'm wondering if a Tamiya IX one would be suitable as a replacement? If so, I have a spare one I could send you. Carl geedubelyer and monthebiff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looks good so far Andy. As for the windscreen, I'm wondering if a Tamiya IX one would be suitable as a replacement? If so, I have a spare one I could send you. Carl There is a build on here where a Tamiya windscreen was used, I'll try and dig it out, found it http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=37544 Cheers Dennis monthebiff and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looks good so far Andy. As for the windscreen, I'm wondering if a Tamiya IX one would be suitable as a replacement? If so, I have a spare one I could send you. Carl Thank you for that Carl, I will drop you a PM shortly. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 There is a build on here where a Tamiya windscreen was used, I'll try and dig it out, found it http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=37544 Cheers Dennis Great stuff Dennis. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I know what you mean about the Vokes eqipped Spitfires. Probably my least favourite look for a Spitfire. That and the extended, high altitude wingtips {~shudders~}. At least they do wear some lovely colour schemes to make up for it. Keep up the good work. Cheers. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Decided to add the raised rivet detail on the fuselage aft of he cockpit so out with the Archer resin decals and following a couple of pictures I soon managed to get to this point....... Really like using these decals, very easy to use and give great results. Also today I received from Carl a replacement Tamiya screen to replace the incorrect Hobby Boss part, here's a shot of the two together for comparison...... But with a little care should fit quite nicely........ Also today I received my replacement resin prop, not sure how I stumbled across this one but what a massive improvement over the kit parts........ Update parts on the left and kit parts on the right....... Some good progress and another step closer to some primer on this one over the weekend. Regards. Andy Shaka HI, geedubelyer and mozart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Impressive progress... monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Well done Andy, further thoughtful progress. What a massive difference that corrected prop is going to make! It's in the same league as a Cutting Edge correction set for spinners, blades and nacelles for a Revell/Monogram Bf110G4 - the OOB parts are passable but when put alongside the accurate stuff, the difference beggars belief! Max monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 That's a great-looking set, Andy! Is it still available? Any chance we could convince you to do a small review and send it in? Kev monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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